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Call for #DisabledIAM Chicago Story Map Submissions

#DisabledIAM is back and ready to put stories of #Chicago #Disabled people on the map! To learn more about this exciting opportunity, or to sign up to be on the Chicago story map, visit: https://forms.gle/DDfrvWpamFiHBMec9

Welcome to Part II of #DisabledIAM; we’re back and cooking up something great!For this edition of Disabled I AM, we are creating a Chicago story map where people can click on each Chicago ward and read narratives of Chicago disabled people. The story map will illustrate the need to weave disability pride, disability acceptance, equitable accessibility and inclusion into each ward. It will also…

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Unveiling Party of DISABLED I AM’s Story Map

Wednesday, April 19th Access Living is proud to host the Unveiling Party of #DisabledIAM’s Story Map project. Come and share your disability stories. We will celebrate disability through a mixture of art and socializing activities

Unveiling Party of DISABLED I AM’s Story Map project Wednesday, April 19th, 4:00-6:00 pm Access Living(115 W Chicago Ave, 4th Floor Gallery, Chicago, IL 60654) Access Living is proud to host the Unveiling Party of DISABLED I AM’s Story Map project. Come and share your disability stories. We will celebrate disability through a mixture of art and socializing activities, including a photo booth,…

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Disability and Ethnic Group Awareness/Acceptance Months list (via @meriahnichols) Visit http://www.meriahnichols.com https://www.instagram.com/p/CJwLbLiJuCY/?igshid=gx2jnoen8cpo

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#DisabledIAM - Name: Shannon Von Feldt - Location: Lincoln, Nebraska - Who represents disability? Anyone who's daily life is impacted by a debilitating condition - What do you want people to know about disability? It changes your whole life, overnight. Some of us wake up and never get better. The fatigue alone that some experience is just caused by thinking, showers, or something as simple as getting dressed. and it's never better with sleep. Every day, every second can change dramatically for us. I prefer the term "Differently Abled". Not ALL disabilities are visable. - How can #DisabledIAm help get your message out? I want people to know that term "disability" is a wide range of people that are in your community every day. That person could be your cashier or waitress. Be kind. Ask how you can help. (at Lincoln, Nebraska) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIKicPXJuOe/?igshid=s94z6vtut35i

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#DisabledIAM Name: Stephanie Jackson Pronouns: She/her Location: Chicago, IL Who represents disability? Disabled men and women represents disability What do you want people to know about disability? That even tho its hard being disabled when people dont understand you you can always prove them wrong and do better so that they can see how great of a person you are How can #DisabledIAM get the message out? By showing that were human were just like u with feelings and everything we make mistakes so dont count us out (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIJ_g_CJVE_/?igshid=1n7k21yfhxlbf

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Today, we have come across pictures that we took for the #DisabledIAM campaign in 2019. We thought we lost them all, but luckily, @britreneek found a few pictures. https://www.instagram.com/p/CHERjVGpzgf/?igshid=nn8qafagmtch

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via @chidpocc “Vote and Be Counted” webinar is now archived and available to view. Come listen @timotheusgordon and Jae Jin Pak speak on the importance of voting and #Census2020 in the disability community Link: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/IDHD/archives/110854 Register to vote: voteamerica.com Complete the Census: my2020census.gov or 844-330-2020 #RevUp #RevUpTheVote #CripTheVote #KripTheVote #MakeILCount #CountingOnChicago #IAmCounted #YoSoyContado https://www.instagram.com/p/CF2Pm5oJcdo/?igshid=ys3cs0k3iq1n

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Name: Pharaoh Inkabuss (@pharaohinkabuss) Pronouns: He/his/him Location: Chicago, IL (but I also have a close-knit blerd base in ATL, and Twin Cities, MN) Who represents disability? Any nerd and geek who ID themselves or have diagnosis of a disability. Creed, ethnicity, gender, etc. does not matter! - What do you want people to know about disability? You can have fun and be free while having a disability! You can f***, date, drink, smoke, chill, play, etc. Don't let anyone tell you that you're not able to be cool, sexy, and fun-loving. How can #DisabledIAm help get your message out? Show pictures and videos of disabled folx living their best lives! Promote disability joy and culture, especially #BlackAutisticJoy https://www.instagram.com/p/CF0A1LtJn3s/?igshid=ahcqy70xwmcv

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- Name: MO LESS - Pronouns: they/them or he/him - Location Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL - What do you want people to know about disability? We are everywhere, even if you do not know how to see us. Disability is all around. I hope that we as a society can learn to embrace disability as a social construct, to not be ashamed of having access or accommodation needs, and to ensure quality of life for all regardless of ability status. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFz0JaxJ0rS/?igshid=10q8bga17tqt6

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via @timotheusgordon #2020SUSO #SpeakUpSpeakOut Feel the Power of the Community! And yes, not even a pandemic can stop us! The Speak Up Speak Out Summit is a 5 day conference of speakers and fun activities that will show that you have a voice, you have choices in what you do. Join me November 16-20 for SUSO. #2020SUSO https://www.speakupspeakoutsummit.org/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CFfV9VApRqx/?igshid=1qho7dozm8d9k

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Examples of the #DisabledIAM picture frames You can download them from “DisabledIAM logos” album on our Facebook page Or You can get any of the frames by typing in “#DisabledIAM” in the search box of the Frames section, when looking for a frame to add to your Facebook profile. At any rate, make sure to use the hashtag #DisabledIAM in your posts with picture and frame. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFAVlKZpjLk/?igshid=89rm8edrahci

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Announcement: you can now use #DisabledIAm frames on your profile picture on #Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/CFAVEImpa5K/?igshid=1dhnx9zcs6lrg

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#DisabledIAm Frames are now available on Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/CFAVCThpUE2/?igshid=1oj0htwz9opqc

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Thank you @smithalexis121194 @jaimejaycee1 @britreneek @timotheusgordon/@blackautist @mrcooper82 Ryann, Dottie, and John for letting us take pictures of you and helping us spread #DisabilityPride through #DisabledIAM We look forward to connect with more people through this campaign https://www.instagram.com/p/CFAToYAJfeE/?igshid=19qhbnqkbku44

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via @uicdhd @countingonchicago @helenrottier #CountingOnChicago #YoSoyContado #IAmCounted #Census2020 #2020Census An accurate Census is vital to the disability community and indeed, every American resident. While the Census does not ask for your disability status, the count is used to allocate resources to states for education, employment, housing, and healthcare which impacts resources for people with disabilities. It's time for you to take the 2020 Census. If you lived in Campus Housing in Spring 2020, you were already counted in the 2020 Census. If you are living with other people, including parents, family members, partners, or roommates, only one of you needs to complete the Census for all members of your household. You can take the Census online at my2020census.gov until September 30. If you have questions or concerns about completing the Census, you can contact Helen Rottier at hrotti2@uic.edu. Image description: a graphic with blue and red off-center squares with text reading "Did you know the Census impacts resources for the disability community?" and "Take the Census online today!" There is an image of a clipboard and at the bottom of the graphic are logos for UIC Disability and Human Development, the 2020 United States Census, and the Counting on Chicago Coalition. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEkOBjCJRCX/?igshid=r4426amlnryu

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Name: Jay aka Baby Prince Pronouns: He/ him/ his Location: Chicago, Illinois Who represents Disability? The advocates, underdogs and thundercats of the world. Black and brown folks in the States and throughout the world diaspora, poor workers, senior citizens of color, my aunties and uncles, and my brothers and sista soldiers that seek visibility, love, support and dignity within their multiple communities. What do want people to know about disability? Disability will transform people's lives in mysterious ways. Don't be afraid of IT. It's just a different human outlook on life's struggles. Disability is a key part of my messy yet beautiful whole self. I just want to be open to love. As a complex community, we are worthy of our uniqueness, of true love(s) and justice, and for that we will not apologize. How can #DisabledIAm help get your message out? Just by showing/ exposing me as I am: a perfectly imperfect blender of a man. https://www.instagram.com/p/CD33arkp_LC/?igshid=vqwz3kzh3ofh

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#DisabledIAm Name: Justin Cooper (@mrcooper82) Location: Chicago, IL Who represents Disability? People with Disabilities represent various groups and backgrounds who show their Disability Pride through taking actions that further the Disability Rights Movement, fighting for the rights of our Disabled brothers and sisters, fighting to improve accessibility needs, and through various art platforms. What do want people to know about disability? People with Disabilities are a marginalized group of people whose issues are constantly looked at as being insignificant or unimportant. It's why we're constantly fighting for our affordable accessible housing, accessibility, public transportation, freeing our people from nursing homes, fighting for our rights and issues to be heard, and to keep laws and systems in place that previous generations of Disabled people fought for. We are fighters and as long as there is injustice amongst our people we will be there to kick ass! How can #DisabledIAm help get your message out? By continuing to share stories of Disabled folks. #DisabledIAm is a movement that will continue to get bigger and showcase our people in their everyday lives, sharing their thoughts and emotions, living freely and taking pride in who they are. https://www.instagram.com/p/CD310YmpTHR/?igshid=13xnarct0zhix